4 Dead, 1 Missing After Boat Sinks Off New York Coast

 

4 Dead, 1 Missing After Boat Sinks Off New York Coast

A tragic accident occurred off the coast of New York, resulting in the deaths of four people and leaving one person missing. The incident happened when a speedboat sank approximately 8 kilometers southeast of Breezy Point in Queens, New York.

According to the Associated Press, three people were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were taken to the hospital. One of the hospitalized individuals is in critical condition.

The Coast Guard and New York Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sinking of the boat. The Coast Guard is also continuing to search for the missing person.

The incident occurred during a fishing trip, according to the family of one of the victims.

: New York, boat accident, Coast Guard, missing person, fishing trip.

Published: 24.02.2025 | 15:00 GMT